Spread each croute with ham paste
saute onions in butter for 2 minutes, allow to cool. beat the cream cheese until smooth, add next 3 ingredients and beat until well combined. spread on top of ham paste. bake at 200 degrees c for 10 minutes or until golden brown and heated. serve immediately.

TO MAKE CROUTES cut bread circles from sliced bread with a 5 cm scone cutter. Brush both sides of each croute with melted butter and place on scone tray. bake at 200 degrees c for 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning during cooking time. cool and store in an airtight container.